Our eyes are a window to the world and our perception of reality largely depends on the state in which they are. There is a saying: it is better to see once than to hear a hundred times.

The doctrine of yoga covers all aspects of human life, including maintaining a good state of vision. And for this you need to follow the rules of eye hygiene and allocate 10-15 minutes daily to perform simple exercises for the eyes.

Exercise “Trataka”
This is a very effective exercise for the eyes. It has a beneficial effect not only on vision, but also on consciousness. Exercise develops discipline, the ability to concentrate without being distracted by external irritating factors. And the success of any business depends on how much we are able to concentrate our attention. With the help of the Trataka exercise, you can improve your eyesight and develop concentration.

In the center of a sheet of paper, draw a circle with a diameter of 2 cm. Choose one of three colors: black, blue, green and paint over the circle with it. Attach the sheet to the wall. Sit in a comfortable position and relax. The circle should be at eye level at a distance of about 1.5 m. Calm lighting.
Look at the circle without taking your eyes off. Try not to blink. Do not strain your eyes, they should be relaxed.
You should only see the drawn circle and nothing else.
It is advisable to do the exercise in the morning and evening. Duration up to 10-15 minutes.

The effect of doing the exercise, subject to regularity:
the development of attention in everyday life, thoughts become calm and clear, the efficiency of the brain increases significantly and vision improves.

A set of yoga exercises for the eyes:

A set of exercises for the eyes, proposed by yogis, is recommended for everyone, but it is especially useful for those who have myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Exercises should be done while sitting, in a comfortable position, the back must certainly be straight.

* Eye exercise 1.
We start with an eye massage. Inhale through your nose and close your eyes. Exhaling slowly, massage your eyes with the pads of your palms. Direction of hand movements: towards the nose and away from the nose. After exhaling, hold your breath and place the palms of your hands over your eyes. Stay in this position for as long as you can. Then open your eyes and take a calm breath.
The exercise should be done once. It can also be done when the eyes are simply tired.

* Eye exercise 2.
Look straight ahead. Exhale slowly and at the same time turn your eyeballs to the left and down. Stay in this position for as long as you can without inhaling. Inhaling slowly, return to the starting position.
Do the exercise 1 time.

* Eye exercise 3.
The exercise is performed once similar to exercise 2, but turn the eyeballs to the lower right corner.

* Eye exercise 4.
Exercise is performed once similar to exercise 2, but both eyes should look at the tip of the nose.

* Eye exercise 5.
The exercise is performed once similar to exercise 2, but the gaze of both eyes is directed to the mid-eyebrow.

* Eye exercise 6.
Rotational movement with both eyes in the following order:
lower left corner
between the eyebrows
bottom right corner
tip of the nose
Then the movement is repeated. It should be done during a pause after exhalation, until there is a desire to inhale.

* Eye exercise 7.
The same rotational movement with both eyes, but in the opposite direction:
bottom right corner
between the eyebrows
lower left corner
tip of the nose.
Repeat several times during the pause after exhalation until you feel the urge to inhale.

* Eye exercise 8.
Eye massage as described in exercise 1.

* Eye exercise 9.
This is the final exercise of the complex. To do this, you need cold water.
Take enough water in your mouth to puff up your cheeks. Lean forward with your eyes wide open. Grab the tap water with your hands and splash it into your wide-open eyes. Don’t blink. You need to do this until the water in your mouth warms up. Usually it is about 15-20 splashes. The exercise is also done on a pause after exhalation and only once. Then pour out the water from your mouth and massage your eyes.
Water plays a big role in this exercise: it stimulates blood circulation and strengthens the organs of vision, massages the eyeballs, tones the nerve endings and, as a result, improves vision.

Regularly performing this simple set of yoga exercises for the eyes, after a while you will definitely feel its positive effect.